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Cum jucunditate
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Cum jucunditate by Peter Philips — Lyrics
Cum jucunditate nativitatem[visitationem] beatae Mariae [virgine devotissimae] celebremus:
ut ipsa pro nobis intercedat ad Dominum Jesum Christum. Alleluia.
About Cum jucunditate
This vibrant motet by Peter Philips is perfect for a Marian feast day, such as the Visitation. The composer sets the Latin text with a joyful spirit, reflecting the 'jucunditate' or delight mentioned in the opening. The SSATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures and contrapuntal interplay, ideal for conveying the exultant mood of the text. The choir is urged to celebrate the Nativity (or Visitation) of the most devout Virgin Mary, asking for her intercession to Jesus Christ. The piece builds to a resounding Alleluia, making it a fitting conclusion to a liturgical celebration or a concert programme.
